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	Learning Links Links for Kids Links for Teens Parent/Teacher Resources Cool Tools Teaching Guides About the Learning Objectives Site Map Home	Click on a subject category to view links for that subject. You can jump back to the "top of page" at the end of every block of subject links. English I \| English II \| English III \| English IV \| English III \| Debate English I The OWL at Purdue Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL) explains the writing process in general, along with the different types of writing, like scientific, technical, creative, literary analysis, job applications, etc. It also reviews the ins and outs of grammar and writing mechanics. Learning Objectives: Develop writing skills by planning, drafting, revising, proofreading, and publishing eight essays of no less than 2 pages (12-point type, single-space) using word processor for all stages of writing. Learning Objectives: Edit writing to combine sentences for style and conciseness; edit for more effective language (active verbs and vibrant descriptors); revise to include more detail and more showing rather than telling sentences; identify irrelevant sentences or select those which support topic sentences and paragraph coherence. World History Sources This site provides excellent sources for Finding Historical Documents, and gives guidance on Unpacking Evidence and Analyzing Documents. For parents and other teachers, the site also offers Teaching Sources that outline case studies to help them discuss how to use primary sources for investigating history and describing the past. This site can be especially useful for high school students in exploring U.S. and World history topics, while honing their research and writing skills. Learning Objectives: Research Skills — Research a topic of personal interest, collect and synthesize data from at least 10 sources including library, web sites, and agencies and organize data using a formal three layer outline in traditional and technical format (I A 1 or 1.1.1); complete a formal research paper of 5-10 pages using APA or MLA citation style. top of page English II The OWL at Purdue Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL) explains the writing process in general, along with the different types of writing, like scientific, technical, creative, literary analysis, job applications, etc. It also reviews the ins and outs of grammar and writing mechanics. Learning Objectives: Revise each paper at least twice prior to final proofreading; edit writing to combine sentences for style and conciseness; edit for more effective language (active verbs and vibrant descriptors); revise to include more detail and more showing rather than telling sentences; identify irrelevant sentences or select those which support topic sentences and paragraph coherence. top of page English III Debate Central This site offers comprehensive tools and resources for debating current topics. Students can also use these tools as models for composing debating tools on additional topics of their choice. Learning Objectives: Participate in four judged and timed formal debates; take both pro and con in regard to issues addressed; research four topics and develop both positions. Web Design from Scratch Discover the basics of Website design… Be warned: double-underlined links are actually advertisement links. Webmonkey: HTML Basics Excellent resource for digging deeper into HTML code and related skills. Learning Objectives: Technology — Develop a web page about school or community program or activity. top of page English IV The OWL at Purdue Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL) explains the writing process in general, along with the different types of writing, like scientific, technical, creative, literary analysis, job applications, etc. It also reviews the ins and outs of grammar and writing mechanics. Learning Objectives: Develop writing skills by planning, drafting, revising, proofreading, and publishing eight expository pieces of no less than 2 pages (12 pitch single space) using word processor for all stages of writing; writing to include how to report, project proposals, resume, college or employment letter of application or plan, repair instructions, professional development plan or personal growth plan (goals statement). Web Design from Scratch Discover the basics of Website design… Be warned: double-underlined links are actually advertisement links. Webmonkey: HTML Basics Excellent resource for digging deeper into HTML code and related skills. Learning Objectives: Technology — Develop a personal web page about self as resume for employment or college application. Debate Critical Advocacy: A comprehensive survey of argumentation, persuasion, public speaking, and debating This site provides great online videos that help explain key components of debating and related topics. Debating is fun and informative, but it also builds great skills for life, and this series can help students develop these important skills. Debate Central This site offers comprehensive tools and resources for debating current topics. Students can also use these tools as models for composing debating tools on additional topics of their choice. Political Debating Debating Our Destiny Commission on Presidential Debates: Debate History Learning Objectives: Participate in four judged and timed formal debates; take both pro and con in regard to issues addressed; research four topics and develop both positions. top of page
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